i decided to make my own straight razor but i don’t really know how to put on a razor edge or what would be the best metal to use. i thought a hack saw blade cut to the shape of a straight razor with a dremmel and than quenching it in water would be a good idea as because it is a very good metal for blades and the quenching to keep its temper but than i read an artical on midle eastern knifes saying that their blades though they arent crafted well are made of the best metal u can get. that metal being demascus steel. now im wondering if i should use demascus steel instead of carbon steel. and im also wondering where to get it. and despite choosing the best metal to use i don’t know how to put such an edge on a piece of un sharpened metal. i know its possible to do because i saw a bearded man sharpen a common house hold knife into a razor blade which he domonstraited its sharpness by shaving off his beard. he said that good knife sharpening consists of 99% skill and 1% equipment. right now im at 10% skill and 0% equipment. could somone tell me what equipment to use to achieve such an edge and where to get it as well as teach me how to sharpen the knife to achieve a razor edge. i know that learning such a skill takes a large deal practice and study to master the skill so i dont expect to learn anything major from yahoo answers so a book recomindation might help. it also would be of great help to know how to polish and preserve the blade. i dont have much money because i spent it on the hacksaw blade and dremmel cutting wheels which i might not even use for the blade so it would be of great help if we could keep the equipment costs low. however i do know the importance of knowledge so i wont mind spending alot of a good book on the subject. best wishes
I am choosing a flybuys reward, i have narrowed it down to the two following:
•11 knives plus knife block & Staysharp sharpening device.
•Safe knife block for storage of Wiltshire Staysharp Stainless Steel knives.
•Easy to use sharpening device to keep knives sharp at all times.
•Knives: Paring, Utility, Carving, Vegetable, Cook’s, and 6 Steak Knives.
•Highest Quality Stainless Steel for Wiltshire premium knives.
•Well balanced hollow handle for comfort of use.
•Dishwasher safe.
•25 Year Guarantee.
(I ONLY REALLY NEED THE 5 OTHER KNIFES AND THE SHARPENER AS I HAVE STEAK KNIFES ALREADY)
all porcelain and classic white 5 piece bake set,
The set includes a lasagne dish, two casserole dishes and two baking dishes. For extra ease, the bakeware is dishwasher and microwave safe.
WHICH I ONLY WANT THE CASEROLE DISHES AS I HAVE THE OTHERS
I collect spring assisted pocket knives, which are really cool knives. Now most of my knives are display only, so I have no need to sharpen them, but I do have about 2-3 that I use to cut open packages, letters, etc.
Now I have used sharpeners like these, and they moderately sharpen my knifes, but not to the extent I like:
These knife sharpeners are so-so, but I’m looking for something that will make my knives RAZOR sharp, instead of moderately sharp, without spending more than or so. Whoever can suggest the best knife sharpener I can get to make my knives razor sharp with a price around or less will get 10 points.
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